Our team

Director and co-founder.

Dan NEWTON arrived in Central Brittany back in 1986 and has spent pretty well all his life here working in the real estate business. He was the first British subject to get a full real estate license in Brittany and is one of the few in France to still hold one.

Having supervised literally hundreds of sales in his career, from small cottages for renovation through to manor houses and chateaux, his knowledge of the French Expat market is massive.

He now spends his time between his home in Central Brittany and his house in Dordogne, as well as travelling around the rest of Western France.

CEO and co-founder 
Based near Granville in Normandy 
Sheelagh has been in real estate in Normandy since 2006 

Founding Member, Commercial Agent based near Tulle in the Correze

Carole left the UK October 2011 in search of a new adventure in this beautiful country.  Carole states that this was one of the best life decisions she has made so far.
Leaving behind the stressful and corporate world of human resources management she felt her business management skills would make her an excellent agent commercial, which she has proved year on year.
Carole's work is her passion and her professionalism and drive is an asset to Agence Newton.
Residing in the Correze department (19), this has been her home for over 12 years and she still pinches herself that this is her life now.

Team Manager and in-house Trainer, based at Chateauponsac in the Haute Vienne

In 2023, Andrew joined Agence Newton Immobilier's senior management team, bringing 19 years of experience as a French estate agent. He transitioned to France in 2005 from a corporate background in emergency insurance services, where he managed one of the UK's largest insurance call centers.

Seeking a quieter life with his family, relocated to France in 2005. Initially renting, they eventually purchased a house in the countryside in 2007, where they still reside.

Upon arrival in France, Andrew secured a marketing director position at an international estate agency, marking the beginning of his career and a five-year apprenticeship to become a fully qualified estate agent.

Commercial Agent - Team Manager
Based to the East of Pontivy in the heart of Brittany

Having moved to France around 30 years ago, Yvonne, who is from an administration background, bought a farmhouse with gites in the northern part of the Dordogne.  Often having people staying there looking for properties, she became familiar not only with the process of buying but with the language.  After 10 years or so, she decided to try out a different part of France and moved to central Brittany where she bought a bar making lots of great friends both French and English.  When the bar was sold, she bought a house in the next village, where she has now lived happily for 15 years and likes to take part in local events. 

She started working as an Agent Commerciale in 2009 and became part of the Agence Newton family in 2019 and is now Regional Manager for the Brittany team.  

Commercial Agent - Based near Plemet, Côtes d'Armor, Brittany

Peter moved to Brittany in 2005 with his wife and two young children, then aged 7 and 18 months – quite the adventure! After several years of holidaying in France and shedding a tear or two on the ferry back to the UK, they decided to take the plunge. Life’s too short for what ifs.

They bought a large house with plenty of land in the countryside near Plémet and successfully ran it as a B&B for four years. When local neighbours discovered that Peter had previously been a head chef in London, they were quick to tell him about nearby restaurants looking for chefs.

Eventually, he went to see one – Olivier – and returned to his culinary roots, but this time in a different language!

By 2016, Peter was ready to take a step back from the kitchen. Having always kept a close eye on the local property market and made connections with several estate agents over the years, joining Agence Newton felt like the perfect next step.

Today, Peter finds it deeply rewarding to help clients relocate or find holiday homes in the region he now calls home – an area of calm, quiet beauty.

Commercial Agent - Based near Cahors in the Lot department

Sylvia moved to France in 2013 and chose the area along the Lot Valley to settle with her partner and their two dogs, in search of a better work-life balance after a 30-year career in Pharmacy and Retail Management.

Having purchased a property requiring remodelling, along with a large garden, she began an exciting project that included creating a successful gîte business. She was introduced to Agence Newton while searching for their new home. Sylvia loves visiting properties and exploring new villages, and she offers ideas and imagination to help her clients realise the potential of a property. Putting the customer first has always been her priority, and she is dedicated to helping clients find their perfect home in France.

Commercial Agent, based near Rostrenen, Cotes d'Armor in Brittany

I have worked with Agence Newton estate agency since June 2020.  I live in-between the towns of Carhaix-Plougher in department 29 of Finistère and Rostrenen in department 22 of Côtes-d'Armor.  We bought our property in 2016 and moved over here permanently with my husband and our 12-year-old daughter in 2017. 

I studied photography at University and worked as a therapist for 20 years and I feel both of these skills have helped me in my work to become an estate agent.

The area I cover has so many things to explore such as the vast countryside which has lots of forestry walks, the Nantes-Brest canal and there are a number of lakes situated in our region.  It takes about an hour to reach the North, South or West coast and the coastline around Brittany is just magical.

Commercial Agent, based near Pontivy

Tracey has lived in Brittany France since 2007. After having children, she knew that trying to raise her two children without working wouldn’t be possible in the UK. So after the birth of their second child, they decided to sell up lock, stock and barrel in Yorkshire and give France a go!

It’s been a roller coaster ride, but life is short and it’s good to try something new and completely different!

Her career, initially started out in administration, then progressed to project management and eventually she headed up the Marketing Department in a large blue chip company.

She is very passionate about any role she undertakes, and after living here for over 17 years has also gained a wealth of knowledge. Tracey is happy to help and advise you in your property sale or purchase from start to finish.

Commercial Agent, based in Chateau d'Olonne in the Vendée region.

Living and working in France for 27 years, Maris is fluent in both French and English.
Maria has now worked as an agent for Agence Newton since 2021 and enjoys the role.

Offering her experience and services to our clients with a double exposure on the French and International markets.

Commercial Agent, based in central Finistère

Katie moved to Brittany in 2013 and chose Finistere as a place that offered plenty of space, freedom and safety to raise her 3 children. With it's rugged coastline, endless sandy beaches and fabulous countryside it has many resemblances to her native Devon and Cornwall but the housing, unlike the UK, is affordable.  Katie joined Agence Newton in 2022 and chose the agency for it's strong team ethos and dedication to clients. With over 20 years in education Katie brings to the role excellent communication and organisational skills as well as a keen eye to detail. She loves the diversity of the role and the good work/life balance it allows her. 

Commercial Agent, based in Poursac, near Angouleme in the department of La Charente.

Karen moved to France in 2004 leaving behind a demanding career in the UK to to start an exciting new adventure with her family in the French countryside. 

There were pretty villages and beautiful countryside to explore, and new friends to be made. Several years later and finding that she had more time on her hands as her daughter grew up, the lure of being self employed and doing a job that excited her tempted her to take the plunge and became a self employed commercial agent in property sales.

Thirteen years later and with considerable experience, she is delighted to offer you her expertise with your project. Perhaps you wish to sell your French house and move onto to another phase of your life or maybe you are searching for your dream home in France.

Commercial Agent, based near Loudeac

I joined the agency in 2020, relocating to Plumieux, a village on the border of Côtes d’Armor and Morbihan in Central Brittany. After a career at sea, I craved a serene environment with a large garden to grow food and attract wildlife, which my role as an estate agent provides.

I assist clients from Europe, the UK, and worldwide in finding their home or project in France, alongside local French clients. With my young family and two dogs, I explore Brittany daily, sharing my discoveries with clients.

Proud to be part of Agence Newton Immobilier, I embrace French language and culture, enjoying the constant surprises each day brings!

Mandy joined the team in 2023 and is based near the office at Chateauponsac. She covers the Haute-Vienne and Creuse regions.

She moved to the Haute-Vienne permanently in 2020, Having left a career in project management, she was looking for something where those skills could be utilised, the organisation and administration required in finding and selling houses seemed to fit the bill. 

The Haute Vienne has beautiful mountainous countryside and many, many lakes. The area is very peaceful, and yet if you look, there is always something going on, allowing you to join in and start integrating. It is steeped in history and has many museums and places to visit. The area where Mandy lives is on the tour de France route so has some excellent places to cycle and hike.

Commercial Agent

Based near Bellac in the Haute Vienne.
Mià joined us in 2023

Agent Comercial

Working out of our Chateauponsac offices in the Haute Vienne

Jane joined un in 2023

Commercial Agent
Based near Villedieu Les Poêles in Normandy he covers the southern half of la Manche and the Mayenne deptartments.

Every house becomes a home that is as unique as the buyers and sellers who spend their time in that house. It’s why Stuart doesn’t believe in one size fits all but uses his experience and skills gained across Europe, the States, and the Middle East to help you secure the outcome you are seeking. Having divided his time between homes in France and the United Kingdom Stuart and his family made the complete leap a few years ago. This places Stuart in a perfect position to understand the excitement and concerns of those who wish to straddle both countries, as well as the thrill and challenges for those who decide to settle permanently.

Commercial Agent

Based near Lassay-les-Châteaux dans la Mayenne.
Amy arrived in France in 2019 and joined the agency in 2024.

Commercial Agent

Jay is based near Saint Lô in the Lower Normandy Region.

His speciality is equestrian properties and he joined the team in 2024

Agent Commercial

Alison’s first job after leaving college was with an Estate Agency before following a successful commercial career across Europe and the USA.

In 2000 Alison followed her dream of moving to France, fell in love with and made her home in Mont Saint Michel bay, immersed herself in local life and became fluent in the language of her adopted country.  She founded what quickly became the “go to” removals company for people relocating to France, partnering this with estate agency work seemed an obvious pairing and proved successful.

In 2015 the retirement of her co-director gave Alison the opportunity to expand her experience further, spending 7 happy years working with a variety of French companies before returning once again to her first love and joining Agence Newton.

Bi-lingual and with a passion for detail nothing makes Alison happier than matching buyers and sellers of property in France and providing an open and honest service to match and go beyond their expectations. It is a pure joy. Happy people in happy places ……….. whats not to like.